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Daytona MCP Server

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Daytona MCP Server enables AI agents to interact with Daytona sandboxes, allowing them to manage sandboxes, execute commands, perform file operations, and generate preview links for web applications.

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What is Daytona MCP Server?

Daytona MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server is a component that allows AI agents to interact with and manage Daytona sandboxes. It provides a set of tools and functionalities that enable AI agents to create, destroy, and manipulate sandboxes, execute commands within them, perform file operations, and generate preview links for web applications running inside the sandboxes.

How to use Daytona MCP Server?

To use the Daytona MCP Server, you need a Daytona account and the Daytona CLI installed. First, install the Daytona CLI using the provided commands for Mac/Linux or Windows. Then, log in to your Daytona account using daytona login. Initialize the MCP server with your AI agent using daytona mcp init [claude/cursor/windsurf]. Alternatively, you can obtain a JSON configuration using daytona mcp config and paste it into your agent's configuration. Finally, open or restart your AI agent.

Key features of Daytona MCP Server

  • Sandbox Management (Create, Destroy)

  • Execute commands in Daytona Sandboxes

  • File Operations in Daytona sandboxes

  • Generate preview links for web applications running in Daytona Sandboxes

  • Git operations within sandboxes

  • Secure tunnel for exposing local ports

Use cases of Daytona MCP Server

  • Automated testing in isolated environments

  • AI-powered code generation and execution

  • Managing and deploying web applications

  • Data analysis and manipulation within sandboxes

  • Integrating AI agents with development workflows

FAQ from Daytona MCP Server

What if I have authentication issues?

Run daytona login to refresh your credentials.

What if I encounter connection errors?

Ensure that the Daytona MCP Server is properly configured.

What if I have sandbox errors?

Check sandbox status with daytona sandbox list.

Where can I find more information?

Visit daytona.io or contact support at [email protected].

What AI agents are compatible?

Claude Desktop App, Claude Code, Cursor, and Windsurf are compatible.